Sporting a red Washington Nationals fitted cap, a Blue Valley Northwest t-shirt and athletic shorts, Thomas Robinson couldn't help but smile with talking about the future. While the 6-foot-9, 230-pound forward from Washington, D.C., appeared in 33 games as a freshman, Robinson didn't have the type of impact many envisioned when he arrived in Lawrence. With a year of experience under his belt, he's ready to emerge as one of KU's most productive big men. Jayhawk Slant caught up with Robinson on Thursday afternoon and has the latest inside.